Sep 29, 2015
If I were to choose whether I liked it or not, I'd say I liked it. The plot is decent, the characters are funny, and the anime is without flaw... OK, it isn't flawless. But it does have a certain charm to it, and I never even had the thought of dropping it. It was really entertaining. But the ending left room for improvement, and the characters' sub-par performance, in terms of uniqueness, quality and improvisation, could have been avoidable. If it gets a sequel, I'd watch it, though.
Story: 7/10
The plot takes a very rough road to its destination. Once you're in a few
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episodes, you'll start noticing you've picked a favourite girl (or guy, I suppose) subconsciously. And you'll be routing for that girl (or guy...). But then that character loses all its screen time, and "vanishes" as a "supporting character". And that can be irritating at times. So, all in all, the plot is something you either like, or you don't. And the character development is slow, if not non-existent. You'll start noticing after they mention how much Asahi "changed", that he didn't really change at all. Honestly, the only characters that sort of changed are Nagisa and Mikan. The rest stay the same, more or less, until the end. It really does depend on your point of view, but despite the ups and downs, this anime is generally likable. And so is the plot, albeit with little progress. It could have been better. But it wasn't.
Though it does have similar jests in respect to other anime, it is nonetheless interesting. If you are looking for a slice-of-life anime, or a serious and/or malicious plot, you're out of luck. If you're a fantasy fan like me, and are interested in the supernatural, then this may or may not be for you, as it lacks the seriousness some people prefer in fantasies (i.e less comedy, more battle). But if you love anime without a greater goal, in other words, simple yet moving stories, then this anime might be a great opportunity for you.
Art: 8/10
It's interesting how something so simple can be so very fitting to a single series. I cannot say I saw a single mistake in the animation, albeit through my untrained eyes. In my ever so humble opinion, in terms of quality, it really hits the mark. For example, the running animation is particularly detailed, and the facial expressions are hilarious. I cannot say they did a bad job converting the manga art, either. To be honest, it's great. And, as the Japanese like to say, Omoshiroi (For reference: 面白い).
Sound: 8/10
The OP and ED were splendid! The voice actors were really good, as well. Though one highschooler sounded like a thirty-five year old man. Overall, the soundtrack was brought to life in a unique way, seeing as how I can't think of any similar songs. Simply put, the OP outweighed the anime, in a sense. One of the few that I didn't skip, and it fits to the theme very well, as well. (Too many 'well's... Oh, well...)
Characters: 7/10
I can't say I was completely satisfied. They could've been better. But overall, I'd say they were good. If only Mikan and Nagisa had been portrayed better. It felt to me like they were lacking enough impact of sorts in the plot.
Enjoyment: 8/10
The lightheartedness is refreshing, especially after last season, so this is certainly the anime to watch if you're in the mood to relax. The comedy is only a bit better than average, though. The romance leaves room for improvement, as well. But to me, this anime is one of the highlights of the season.
Overall: 8/10
This anime is, or can be, very funny at times, and dull at others. But depending on the viewers' mood, this anime could be the best way to cheer yourself up, or the best way to fall into despair. Now, when I say something like that, you'd be thinking: "What the hell are you talking about!? This anime is awesome!" or "This series is so abysmal, I can't wait for it it to fail miserably!" Both statements are correct. Both are false. This anime is better than average. It's also worse than average. It's a better than average comedy. It is a worse than average harem. It has worse than average characters, but better than average personalities. I could go on, but you get my point. Depending on the person you are, you may like this, or you may not. Now, to be completely honest, this anime gets an 8/10. Not because I gave it that score, but because the anime genuinely gives you a homely feeling. It does. Really. It's not something you really notice at first. Or in all situations. But you'll notice when you're really tired (mentally, and physically), perhaps after a long day of work. It's relaxing. And extremely so. If you lower the volume a bit, once Asahi starts shouting, you'll know what I mean. I personally can say out of experience that most people will overlook this show. And it's their loss. No anime is perfect, but this one was great, to say the least. It's also a great way to get into the manga itself. If you really hate anime like this, then I can't say you are wrong. But if you try it out, you might actually come to like it.
Alright, lastly, to add a few recommendations, let's list some similar anime:
■ Monster Musume no Iru Nichijou
■ Himouto! Umaru-chan
■ Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo (TV)
■ MM!
■ D-Frag!
■ To LOVE-Ru
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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